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2010 DW Legacy Design® Awards
Project Entry Form and Narrative—ASLA Categories
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Entry Number:
Project Title: Loma Larga Development
DW Legacy Design® Awards Category: ASLA Analysis and Planning
Official Entrant: Allyson Mendenhall, Design Workshop
Lead Designer (if applicable): Todd Johnson, Design Workshop
Landscape Architect of Record (if applicable): Todd Johnson, Design Workshop
Client/Owner (if applicable):
Please indicate if you wish client name to be kept confidential: x yes ___no
Photography credit:
Image 1: Plan Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 2 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 3 Harari Arquitectos
Image 4 Design Workshop, Inc. (diagram), Harari Arquitectos (photo)
Image 5 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 6 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 7 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 8 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 9 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 10 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 11 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 12 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 13 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 14 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 15 Design Workshop, Inc.
Additional Project Credits:
Design Workshop Team Members: Principal: Todd Johnson, FASLA
PM: Allyson Mendenhall, RLA
Project Planner: Todd Wenskoski
PLA: Chon Supawongse
PLA: Paula Espinosa
PA; Heather Fritton
Graphic Design: Nino Pero
Consultants: None
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Entry Number:
Project Title: Loma Larga Development
Project Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Project Type: Residential Mixed-Use Development
ASLA Project Statement: Loma Larga, a 64-acre, mixed-use planned development in Monterrey, Mexico,
serves as a model for integration of natural systems, open space and community amenities within a dense
urban context. Located on a dramatic ridge with stunning mountain views, the development is comprised of a
mixed-use village and private residential area connected by 15 acres of open space and trails. This project
incorporates its assets—topography, views and water—to create value centered on sustainable practices.
ASLA Project Narrative:
Relevance to Profession | In a country where most projects are developed in isolation and without a solid
master plan, Loma Larga’s emphasis on integrating systems and connecting a mix of uses is unusual. The
design firm was hired to bring a systems approach to the planning and development of the project so that the
potential of this extraordinary site can be realized, enabling people to live densely within nature—connected
to both amenities and each other. The firm’s ability to translate all design products in Spanish was essential.
Context | The site is a 64-acre parcel within the dense business district of San Pedro Garza Garcia in
metropolitan Monterrey, Mexico, Mexico’s third most populous city. It is one of the last parcels of
undeveloped land remaining in San Pedro and the only one with such significant size. Located on an
undulating ridge that divides San Pedro from greater Monterrey and which is part of the Sierra Madre
Oriental chain, the site’s steep terrain—over 400 feet from its lowest to highest points—affords stunning
views across the city to the mountains.
Project Goals | The goal of the client was to develop a first-class, mixed-use destination of high-rise and
high-density buildings, designed to the highest architectural and sustainability standards. When complete,
Loma Larga will be distinguished from other developments in San Pedro Garza Garcia by its vision of urban
living within a natural landscape, as well as by its treatment of its landscape assets— topography, the
presence of water in surface drainages and the views arrayed in all directions. Loma Larga’s sustainable
approach to development, integration of natural systems and community gathering places, sensitively
located structures, and mixed-use choices create a sense of place that drives the value of the project. A key
objective was to balance building mass and natural areas in order to retain the landscape as a dominant
feature of the development. The opportunity to live in an architecturally distinct high-rise tower set within a
wealth of amenities is unusual in Monterrey. Residents and visitors will be able to traverse the site via
sidewalks and pedestrian trails, maintaining an intimate connection to the landscape, achieving fitness,
enjoying the visual qualities of water and diverse plantings, attending performances and community events,
and frequenting the village with its convenient mix of uses and services. The total development area, without
parking, is 3.4 million square feet; the program proposes 1,724 residential units.
Site Organization | The natural assets of the site--distinctive topography, stunning views to the surrounding
mountain ranges, and natural drainages in the valleys called barrancas—are the foundation of the project’s
identity. They also are the organizing elements of the development. The site is divided into two worlds—the
upper private residential area where residential towers are located on ridgelines in order to preserve the
barrancas for water treatment and creation of natural amenities, and the public mixed-use village at the base
of the development that is the civic space where people intermingle and can find a spectrum of services,
destinations, entertainment and amenities. The barrancas stitch the two worlds together. At public plazas,
water features and cascades of terraces conceptually extend the topography and water of the barrancas into
the village. The entire site is linked by a road graded to minimize impact to the existing topography.
Private Residential Area | In the 52-acre private residential area, fourteen tall slender buildings are situated
delicately in order to minimize impacts to the undulating ridgelines and are scaled to avoid overwhelming the
defining landscape. Orientation of each tower considers near and distant views and maximizes solar and
wind, although minimizing grading impacts was the first priority. Small, medium and large units provide a
spectrum of price points, with higher-end residences located according to the higher-value attributes of the
site and containing fewer units per building. All residential buildings are accessed via the loop road that
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connects the private residential area to the village. Cars will turn off the loop road on to a driveway that leads
to the tower entry, with a choice to park or pass through a concierge area. In most cases, the driveway
approach is from above the building in order to minimize cuts into the existing slopes. Amenity decks are
green roofs with parking levels below and are organized to maximize views either to the barrancas, to the
village or to the distant mountain ranges.
Mixed-Use Village Area | At the southern end of the site, the public mixed-use village features a wealth of
choices and convenience, including retail, restaurants, a hotel, a fitness club, a grocery store, office space,
public plazas, parking and generous sidewalks that connect the uses. The total development area of the
village—without parking—is 22 acres. The master plan proposes that all buildings in the village have green
roofs to support the greater principles of sustainability and garden environments that have guided the
planning process—a requirement which will reinforce the project’s identity. Ground-floor space is dominated
by retail, activating the village with diverse offerings ranging from small local shops and galleries to larger
anchor retail and a grocery store. Restaurants and cafes will occupy ground-floor areas as well as upper
levels, which is more common in Mexico. At the ground level, café seating will activate the streets and
sidewalks. At the upper levels, generous terraces will afford views to diners. Village buildings will be double
loaded so that these uses front both the internal village streets and the sides facing the main access road
and mountain ranges. Office space typically will occupy the levels above the ground-floor retail. The village
program includes 210 residential units occupying the upper floors of the village buildings. A hotel is planned
for the western end of the village and will overlook the entry plaza. Its location on the plaza and at the edge
of the natural landscape offers views and vitality conveyed by proximity to the central public space. A fitness
club will be developed on the east side of the entry plaza at the base of the western (main) barranca. Its
important location at the seam between the village and the residential area serves to unify the community,
mixing residents and visitors and intermingling public and private. The club will link to a trail system—both as
secure access to the private residential area and for exercise on the trails.
Community and Civic Amenities | An important community-building and placemaking principle of the Loma
Larga development is the importance of connecting people to people and people to nature. Within the private
residential area, residents will intermingle in 15 acres of preserved open space connected by 1.7 miles of
pedestrian trails that provide access to community destinations such as an amphitheater, scenic overlooks
and barranca landscapes. The western barranca boasts the highest level of activity and community
destinations. It features the greatest amount of trails, an 80-person capacity amphitheater and overlooks that
offer views to the barranca, the village and the distant mountain ranges. The barrancas become
progressively less programmed and domesticated further east and the landscape becomes more passive. In
the village, public plazas and streetscapes are civic spaces for community interaction. At the intersections of
these two worlds, residents and visitors are presented with plazas that combine experiences of nature and
village life.
Water—Amenity and Sustainability | Surface water is unusual in the Monterrey area; therefore, the
presence of surface drainage in the barrancas provides an opportunity to capture water for reuse and as a
landscape amenity. In each barranca, stormwater will be captured in a series of reservoirs contained by the
natural topography on the uphill side and gabion walls on the downhill side. Planting will be augmented with
drought-tolerant species to provide shade and a variety of colors and textures so that the water-filled pools
become a habitat and an attractive natural feature for residents—both residents passing by on trails and
those viewing from the towers above. These functional wetlands will cleanse water as it passes through the
system. The pools in each barranca will be connected by underground pipes so that overflow water can
travel down the chain. In addition the reservoirs will capture rainwater and store it for reuse for site irrigation
and for building cooling.
Barranca Planting Concept | The majority of the Loma Larga site will be disturbed by the construction of
roads and residential towers. This will occur in phases so there is the opportunity to introduce trees and
additional understory species to enhance the garden environment. Plantings in the barranca areas will be
distinct from the upper slopes and ridges where residential towers are located. Taller trees will be introduced
to provide shade along with understory shrubs and grasses to bring color and texture and visual interest.
Planting around the barranca pools will be augmented in order to function as cleansing wetlands for captured
water. Plantings on the ridges surrounding the buildings will consist of smaller trees and shrubs, similar in
scale to what currently exist on the site.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Illustrative Master Plan
The mixed-use development includes a 52-acre private residential area comprised of fourteen towers settled into dramatic topography with trails, and a 22-acre public
mixed-use village featuring retail, restaurants, hotel, fitness club, grocery store, office space, residential, public plazas and parking.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Aerial View of Development
View looking north, highlighting towers sensitively situated in a natural landscape of ridges and valleys (barrancas) connected by pedestrian paths. Barrancas define the
landscape experience and bridge the private residential area with the public village where they terminate as plazas.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Site Context and Assets
The site is one of the last undeveloped parcels in the district. It is defined by undulating ridges and valleys (barrancas) featuring surface drainages that will be augmented.
The 125-meter grade change affords stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Views and Destinations
Positioned on the dividing line between greater Monterrey and the high-end San Pedro district, the site offers stunning views to the surrounding mountain ranges, including
the iconic Saddle Mountain, and enables the orientation of buildings along significant view lines.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Project Value Proposition
TOPOGRAFIA
TOPOGRAPHY
VIEWS
HILLS
CLUB/RETAIL CIVIC SPACES
TOWERS
PLACE
VALUE
WATER
VISTAS
AGUA
COLINA TORRES
CLUB/
COMERCIO
ESPACIOS
CIVICOS
LUGAR
VALOR
$
NATURE
VILLAGE
NATURALEZA
VILLA
The natural assets of the site–distinctive topography, stunning views to surrounding mountain ranges, and the opportunity to capture, recycle and create an amenity from
water–are the foundation of the project’s identity, placemaking capacity and value.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Two Worlds: Residential and Village
Two worlds–mixed-use village and private residential area–join at a seam that lets nature through in several locations. In the residential area, natural drainages are
enhanced for water reuse and amenity. Their extensions into the village form civic spaces.
NATURALEZA
NATURE
NATURALEZA
NATURE
NATURE
NATURALEZA
COSTURA
DOS MUNDOS TWO WORLDS
EXPERIENCIA
EN COMUN
COMBINED EXPERIENCE
SEAM
MUNDO RESIDENCIAL
RESIDENTIAL WORLD
MUNDO DEL VILLAGE
VILLAGE WORLD
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Barranca Section
East/west section showing relationship of where people live to nature. Residential towers are located on ridges, connected by a loop road
and trails and surrounded by enhanced landscapes and community features.
Vialidad
Principal
Vialidad
Principal
Vialidad
Principal
Vialidad
Principal
Torre 12 Torre 10
Senda Senda
Anfiteatro Represa
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Barrancas: Water Conservation and Amenity
A system of reservoirs within the barrancas will capture rainwater and store it for reuse as site irrigation and for building cooling. The pools will be augmented with planting,
which will cleanse the water and also serve as a landscape amenity.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Barranca Landscape
View toward village from overlook at top of western barranca, which emphasizes the verdant barranca landscape and presence of water as an amenity for residents.
Pedestrian trails connect residential towers to community destinations within the barrancas, such as an amphitheater.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
North/South Section
Vialidad
Villa Area Residencial Privada
Vialidad
Principal
Vialidad
Principal
Torre 10 Senda Torre 9 Senda Torre 7
North/south section showing the relationship of residential towers located along a ridgeline descending down to the mixed-use village.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Residential Tower Access
Series of diagrams showing access to residential towers, drop-off and concierge location, parking levels, lobby and building core. Typically, the driveway approach is from
above the building in order to minimize cuts into existing slopes and to preserve the natural distinctive topography.
1. Topografía Existente 2. Vialidad Principal 3. Planta de Estacionamiento 4. Caseta de Seguridad
5. Área de Acceso a Estacionamiento 6. Terraza 7. Unidades Residenciales 8. Torre Residencial
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Site Connectivity
Over 1.7 miles of pedestrian trails provide access to community destinations, such as overlooks and an amphitheater. An goal of the master plan was to connect sidewalks
with trails as an integrated system to increase walkability among residences and village.
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13
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An teatro
Caseta de Vigilancia
Caseta de Vigilancia
Plaza de
Entrada
Plaza
de la
Villa
A
B
C D E F G
H
K J I
Vialidad Principal=Area de Acceso Aceras
Acceso Peatonal Senda (2m Senda (1m Cruce Peatonal
Areas de Estacionamiento Acceso a Cerca de Muro
Linea de 1
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5
6
13
7 3
14
2
9
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8
Mirador
Mirador
An teatro
Caseta de Vigilancia
Caseta de Vigilancia
Plaza de
Entrada
Plaza
de la
Villa
A
B
C D E F G
H
K J I
Vialidad Principal=3467 m
Area de Acceso a Torres
Aceras
Acceso Peatonal y Vehicular
Senda (2m de ancho)=1443 m
Senda (1m de ancho)=1370 m
Cruce Peatonal
Areas de Importancia
Estacionamiento Paralelo a Vialidad
Acceso a Estacionamiento
Cerca de Seguridad
Muro
Linea de Propiedad de Sitio
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Site Model Views
Images of the physical site model from various vantage points.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Mixed-Use Village Choices and Convenience
A view of the village shows a comfortable and lively pedestrian environment enhanced by streetscape, ground-floor retail and restaurants, upper-level residential units and
office spaces, and a hotel and sports club anchoring the western end of the village.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Comprehensive Sustainable Goals
Comprehensive sustainability goals are identified and physically located on the master plan to ensure accountability to the project’s sustainable vision in all phases of
marketing and implementation.
ENVIRONMENT
1- Contain and collect stormwater
2- Treat sewage on site to generate recycled
water
3- Capture solar energy for reuse in site systems
4- Promote non-motorized alternatives for
pedestrian circulation within the site
5- Minimize impacts to the natural
geomorphology of the site
6- Provide mix of uses to serve many needs to
reduce vehicle trips
ECONOMICS
1- Create a spectrum of product types
2- Include amenities to increase appeal
3- Establish a mix of uses that yields
employment opportunities
4- Provide open space amenities, community
gathering places and a trail system
5- Establish cutting-edge criteria for architecture
COMMUNITY
1- Create spaces for private residents to gather
2- Create destinations for visitors and residents
3- Establish a system for a future interpretive
program at trails and public spaces
4- Provide opportunities for recreation and
enjoyment of the outdoors
ART
1- Create areas for shared experiences centered
around art and cultural programs
2- The project shall be distinctive architecturally
3- The project is pioneering sustainable goals
that establish its identity and character
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2010 DW Legacy Design® Awards
Project Entry Form and Narrative—ASLA Categories
Page | 1
Entry Number:
Project Title: Loma Larga Development
DW Legacy Design® Awards Category: ASLA Analysis and Planning
Official Entrant: Allyson Mendenhall, Design Workshop
Lead Designer (if applicable): Todd Johnson, Design Workshop
Landscape Architect of Record (if applicable): Todd Johnson, Design Workshop
Client/Owner (if applicable):
Please indicate if you wish client name to be kept confidential: x yes ___no
Photography credit:
Image 1: Plan Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 2 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 3 Harari Arquitectos
Image 4 Design Workshop, Inc. (diagram), Harari Arquitectos (photo)
Image 5 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 6 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 7 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 8 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 9 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 10 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 11 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 12 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 13 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 14 Design Workshop, Inc.
Image 15 Design Workshop, Inc.
Additional Project Credits:
Design Workshop Team Members: Principal: Todd Johnson, FASLA
PM: Allyson Mendenhall, RLA
Project Planner: Todd Wenskoski
PLA: Chon Supawongse
PLA: Paula Espinosa
PA; Heather Fritton
Graphic Design: Nino Pero
Consultants: None
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Entry Number:
Project Title: Loma Larga Development
Project Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Project Type: Residential Mixed-Use Development
ASLA Project Statement: Loma Larga, a 64-acre, mixed-use planned development in Monterrey, Mexico,
serves as a model for integration of natural systems, open space and community amenities within a dense
urban context. Located on a dramatic ridge with stunning mountain views, the development is comprised of a
mixed-use village and private residential area connected by 15 acres of open space and trails. This project
incorporates its assets—topography, views and water—to create value centered on sustainable practices.
ASLA Project Narrative:
Relevance to Profession | In a country where most projects are developed in isolation and without a solid
master plan, Loma Larga’s emphasis on integrating systems and connecting a mix of uses is unusual. The
design firm was hired to bring a systems approach to the planning and development of the project so that the
potential of this extraordinary site can be realized, enabling people to live densely within nature—connected
to both amenities and each other. The firm’s ability to translate all design products in Spanish was essential.
Context | The site is a 64-acre parcel within the dense business district of San Pedro Garza Garcia in
metropolitan Monterrey, Mexico, Mexico’s third most populous city. It is one of the last parcels of
undeveloped land remaining in San Pedro and the only one with such significant size. Located on an
undulating ridge that divides San Pedro from greater Monterrey and which is part of the Sierra Madre
Oriental chain, the site’s steep terrain—over 400 feet from its lowest to highest points—affords stunning
views across the city to the mountains.
Project Goals | The goal of the client was to develop a first-class, mixed-use destination of high-rise and
high-density buildings, designed to the highest architectural and sustainability standards. When complete,
Loma Larga will be distinguished from other developments in San Pedro Garza Garcia by its vision of urban
living within a natural landscape, as well as by its treatment of its landscape assets— topography, the
presence of water in surface drainages and the views arrayed in all directions. Loma Larga’s sustainable
approach to development, integration of natural systems and community gathering places, sensitively
located structures, and mixed-use choices create a sense of place that drives the value of the project. A key
objective was to balance building mass and natural areas in order to retain the landscape as a dominant
feature of the development. The opportunity to live in an architecturally distinct high-rise tower set within a
wealth of amenities is unusual in Monterrey. Residents and visitors will be able to traverse the site via
sidewalks and pedestrian trails, maintaining an intimate connection to the landscape, achieving fitness,
enjoying the visual qualities of water and diverse plantings, attending performances and community events,
and frequenting the village with its convenient mix of uses and services. The total development area, without
parking, is 3.4 million square feet; the program proposes 1,724 residential units.
Site Organization | The natural assets of the site--distinctive topography, stunning views to the surrounding
mountain ranges, and natural drainages in the valleys called barrancas—are the foundation of the project’s
identity. They also are the organizing elements of the development. The site is divided into two worlds—the
upper private residential area where residential towers are located on ridgelines in order to preserve the
barrancas for water treatment and creation of natural amenities, and the public mixed-use village at the base
of the development that is the civic space where people intermingle and can find a spectrum of services,
destinations, entertainment and amenities. The barrancas stitch the two worlds together. At public plazas,
water features and cascades of terraces conceptually extend the topography and water of the barrancas into
the village. The entire site is linked by a road graded to minimize impact to the existing topography.
Private Residential Area | In the 52-acre private residential area, fourteen tall slender buildings are situated
delicately in order to minimize impacts to the undulating ridgelines and are scaled to avoid overwhelming the
defining landscape. Orientation of each tower considers near and distant views and maximizes solar and
wind, although minimizing grading impacts was the first priority. Small, medium and large units provide a
spectrum of price points, with higher-end residences located according to the higher-value attributes of the
site and containing fewer units per building. All residential buildings are accessed via the loop road that
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Project Entry Form and Narrative—ASLA Categories
Page | 3
connects the private residential area to the village. Cars will turn off the loop road on to a driveway that leads
to the tower entry, with a choice to park or pass through a concierge area. In most cases, the driveway
approach is from above the building in order to minimize cuts into the existing slopes. Amenity decks are
green roofs with parking levels below and are organized to maximize views either to the barrancas, to the
village or to the distant mountain ranges.
Mixed-Use Village Area | At the southern end of the site, the public mixed-use village features a wealth of
choices and convenience, including retail, restaurants, a hotel, a fitness club, a grocery store, office space,
public plazas, parking and generous sidewalks that connect the uses. The total development area of the
village—without parking—is 22 acres. The master plan proposes that all buildings in the village have green
roofs to support the greater principles of sustainability and garden environments that have guided the
planning process—a requirement which will reinforce the project’s identity. Ground-floor space is dominated
by retail, activating the village with diverse offerings ranging from small local shops and galleries to larger
anchor retail and a grocery store. Restaurants and cafes will occupy ground-floor areas as well as upper
levels, which is more common in Mexico. At the ground level, café seating will activate the streets and
sidewalks. At the upper levels, generous terraces will afford views to diners. Village buildings will be double
loaded so that these uses front both the internal village streets and the sides facing the main access road
and mountain ranges. Office space typically will occupy the levels above the ground-floor retail. The village
program includes 210 residential units occupying the upper floors of the village buildings. A hotel is planned
for the western end of the village and will overlook the entry plaza. Its location on the plaza and at the edge
of the natural landscape offers views and vitality conveyed by proximity to the central public space. A fitness
club will be developed on the east side of the entry plaza at the base of the western (main) barranca. Its
important location at the seam between the village and the residential area serves to unify the community,
mixing residents and visitors and intermingling public and private. The club will link to a trail system—both as
secure access to the private residential area and for exercise on the trails.
Community and Civic Amenities | An important community-building and placemaking principle of the Loma
Larga development is the importance of connecting people to people and people to nature. Within the private
residential area, residents will intermingle in 15 acres of preserved open space connected by 1.7 miles of
pedestrian trails that provide access to community destinations such as an amphitheater, scenic overlooks
and barranca landscapes. The western barranca boasts the highest level of activity and community
destinations. It features the greatest amount of trails, an 80-person capacity amphitheater and overlooks that
offer views to the barranca, the village and the distant mountain ranges. The barrancas become
progressively less programmed and domesticated further east and the landscape becomes more passive. In
the village, public plazas and streetscapes are civic spaces for community interaction. At the intersections of
these two worlds, residents and visitors are presented with plazas that combine experiences of nature and
village life.
Water—Amenity and Sustainability | Surface water is unusual in the Monterrey area; therefore, the
presence of surface drainage in the barrancas provides an opportunity to capture water for reuse and as a
landscape amenity. In each barranca, stormwater will be captured in a series of reservoirs contained by the
natural topography on the uphill side and gabion walls on the downhill side. Planting will be augmented with
drought-tolerant species to provide shade and a variety of colors and textures so that the water-filled pools
become a habitat and an attractive natural feature for residents—both residents passing by on trails and
those viewing from the towers above. These functional wetlands will cleanse water as it passes through the
system. The pools in each barranca will be connected by underground pipes so that overflow water can
travel down the chain. In addition the reservoirs will capture rainwater and store it for reuse for site irrigation
and for building cooling.
Barranca Planting Concept | The majority of the Loma Larga site will be disturbed by the construction of
roads and residential towers. This will occur in phases so there is the opportunity to introduce trees and
additional understory species to enhance the garden environment. Plantings in the barranca areas will be
distinct from the upper slopes and ridges where residential towers are located. Taller trees will be introduced
to provide shade along with understory shrubs and grasses to bring color and texture and visual interest.
Planting around the barranca pools will be augmented in order to function as cleansing wetlands for captured
water. Plantings on the ridges surrounding the buildings will consist of smaller trees and shrubs, similar in
scale to what currently exist on the site.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Illustrative Master Plan
The mixed-use development includes a 52-acre private residential area comprised of fourteen towers settled into dramatic topography with trails, and a 22-acre public
mixed-use village featuring retail, restaurants, hotel, fitness club, grocery store, office space, residential, public plazas and parking.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Aerial View of Development
View looking north, highlighting towers sensitively situated in a natural landscape of ridges and valleys (barrancas) connected by pedestrian paths. Barrancas define the
landscape experience and bridge the private residential area with the public village where they terminate as plazas.
L O M A L A R G A
M o n t e r r e y , M e x i c o
Site Context and Assets
The site is one of the last undeveloped parcels in the district. It is defined by undulating ridges and valleys (barrancas) featuring surface drainages that will be augmented.
The 125-meter grade change affords stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
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Views and Destinations
Positioned on the dividing line between greater Monterrey and the high-end San Pedro district, the site offers stunning views to the surrounding mountain ranges, including
the iconic Saddle Mountain, and enables the orientation of buildings along significant view lines.
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Project Value Proposition
TOPOGRAFIA
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VIEWS
HILLS
CLUB/RETAIL CIVIC SPACES
TOWERS
PLACE
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NATURE
VILLAGE
NATURALEZA
VILLA
The natural assets of the site–distinctive topography, stunning views to surrounding mountain ranges, and the opportunity to capture, recycle and create an amenity from
water–are the foundation of the project’s identity, placemaking capacity and value.
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Two Worlds: Residential and Village
Two worlds–mixed-use village and private residential area–join at a seam that lets nature through in several locations. In the residential area, natural drainages are
enhanced for water reuse and amenity. Their extensions into the village form civic spaces.
NATURALEZA
NATURE
NATURALEZA
NATURE
NATURE
NATURALEZA
COSTURA
DOS MUNDOS TWO WORLDS
EXPERIENCIA
EN COMUN
COMBINED EXPERIENCE
SEAM
MUNDO RESIDENCIAL
RESIDENTIAL WORLD
MUNDO DEL VILLAGE
VILLAGE WORLD
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Barranca Section
East/west section showing relationship of where people live to nature. Residential towers are located on ridges, connected by a loop road
and trails and surrounded by enhanced landscapes and community features.
Vialidad
Principal
Vialidad
Principal
Vialidad
Principal
Vialidad
Principal
Torre 12 Torre 10
Senda Senda
Anfiteatro Represa
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Barrancas: Water Conservation and Amenity
A system of reservoirs within the barrancas will capture rainwater and store it for reuse as site irrigation and for building cooling. The pools will be augmented with planting,
which will cleanse the water and also serve as a landscape amenity.
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Barranca Landscape
View toward village from overlook at top of western barranca, which emphasizes the verdant barranca landscape and presence of water as an amenity for residents.
Pedestrian trails connect residential towers to community destinations within the barrancas, such as an amphitheater.
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North/South Section
Vialidad
Villa Area Residencial Privada
Vialidad
Principal
Vialidad
Principal
Torre 10 Senda Torre 9 Senda Torre 7
North/south section showing the relationship of residential towers located along a ridgeline descending down to the mixed-use village.
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Residential Tower Access
Series of diagrams showing access to residential towers, drop-off and concierge location, parking levels, lobby and building core. Typically, the driveway approach is from
above the building in order to minimize cuts into existing slopes and to preserve the natural distinctive topography.
1. Topografía Existente 2. Vialidad Principal 3. Planta de Estacionamiento 4. Caseta de Seguridad
5. Área de Acceso a Estacionamiento 6. Terraza 7. Unidades Residenciales 8. Torre Residencial
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Site Connectivity
Over 1.7 miles of pedestrian trails provide access to community destinations, such as overlooks and an amphitheater. An goal of the master plan was to connect sidewalks
with trails as an integrated system to increase walkability among residences and village.
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Areas de Estacionamiento Acceso a Cerca de Muro
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Vialidad Principal=3467 m
Area de Acceso a Torres
Aceras
Acceso Peatonal y Vehicular
Senda (2m de ancho)=1443 m
Senda (1m de ancho)=1370 m
Cruce Peatonal
Areas de Importancia
Estacionamiento Paralelo a Vialidad
Acceso a Estacionamiento
Cerca de Seguridad
Muro
Linea de Propiedad de Sitio
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Site Model Views
Images of the physical site model from various vantage points.
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Mixed-Use Village Choices and Convenience
A view of the village shows a comfortable and lively pedestrian environment enhanced by streetscape, ground-floor retail and restaurants, upper-level residential units and
office spaces, and a hotel and sports club anchoring the western end of the village.
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Comprehensive Sustainable Goals
Comprehensive sustainability goals are identified and physically located on the master plan to ensure accountability to the project’s sustainable vision in all phases of
marketing and implementation.
ENVIRONMENT
1- Contain and collect stormwater
2- Treat sewage on site to generate recycled
water
3- Capture solar energy for reuse in site systems
4- Promote non-motorized alternatives for
pedestrian circulation within the site
5- Minimize impacts to the natural
geomorphology of the site
6- Provide mix of uses to serve many needs to
reduce vehicle trips
ECONOMICS
1- Create a spectrum of product types
2- Include amenities to increase appeal
3- Establish a mix of uses that yields
employment opportunities
4- Provide open space amenities, community
gathering places and a trail system
5- Establish cutting-edge criteria for architecture
COMMUNITY
1- Create spaces for private residents to gather
2- Create destinations for visitors and residents
3- Establish a system for a future interpretive
program at trails and public spaces
4- Provide opportunities for recreation and
enjoyment of the outdoors
ART
1- Create areas for shared experiences centered
around art and cultural programs
2- The project shall be distinctive architecturally
3- The project is pioneering sustainable goals
that establish its identity and character
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